The myth of lawyers chasing ambulances in search of their next client is one of our most prevalent urban legends. The image is so much a part of American culture that it may surprise some people to learn that personal injury attorneys do not actually run after ambulances in search of injury victims. Aside from ... Read More
When it comes to proving personal injury claims, evidence is everything. Since your goal is to create an indisputably persuasive presentation of key facts, the ways you collect and categorize your evidence now will matter greatly later. Here are some helpful tips that will help lend credibility to your evidence so that you may obtain ... Read More
Many accident victims wonder, “When are hematomas dangerous?“ and whether a simple bruise requires legal or medical attention. A hematoma occurs when blood collects outside of the blood vessels due to trauma. Most often, hematomas resolve themselves over several days or weeks with no adverse effects. However, while common “blood blisters” or minor surface bruises ... Read More
One would think that if you send your child to school with a doctor’s note stating that the child should abstain from certain activities, the school would honor the request. Certainly, that is usually the case. But what if the school disregards such a note? Can school officials be held liable for harm that comes ... Read More
If you’ve been injured in any sort of accident caused by someone else’s careless behavior, you could be entitled to compensation for your losses. Losses, in this case, include not only your expenses, but also lost wages and even the pain and suffering you’ve experienced. However, you may be hesitant to seek legal help because ... Read More
If you’re like most people, you already know that property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe premises. Of course, a landlord not living on site can’t reasonably be expected to know immediately when something needs repair or maintenance. Therefore, whether a property owner should have known about a hazardous condition on his or ... Read More